PKC - Griffon

Coat

Belge
Solid:

Tan:

with

in the traditional pattern. The tan areas may be lightly tipped with

, but clear tan is preferred. May have a black spot on top of each paw.
Masking: One of the above colours with

(standard mask)
This variety is rough-coated.

Bruxellois
Solid:

with or without light to medium tipping with

. Tipping is present on the upper body, may also include the rest of the body, head, neck and/or tail. Ears and/or tailtip may be solid

.
Masking: One of the above colours with

(standard mask)
This variety is rough-coated.

Petit brabancon Any of the colours listed under the other varieties.
This variety is short-coated.

White Markings: Allowed as a small chest patch only in all varieties.

Eyes

Nose

Faults

Light coloured eyes.

Disqualifications

More white than listed.

Varieties

Belge, Bruxellois, Petit brabancon

Notes

There are three varities of belgian griffon: belge, brussels and branbancon. In some countries they are counted as one breed, in others they are divided into three. They originate from early ratters, once common in the city but even more so on farms. These dogs are closely related to the german pinschers and schnauzers, as well as the dutch smoushond.
When the interest for the belgian griffons awoke during the 1800s, the smallest dogs became the most popular and were bred to, among others, affenpinscher and pug. King charles spaniel was bred into get the pure red-coated dogs. The most common variety was the red brussels griffon, which was recognized in 1880, and it has not changed much in looks since then.

All of the brussels griffons should be small, short and square in shape, yet elegant and agile. The head is large and round with very short muzzle. The eyes are very large and should be clearly visible. The body is quite broad with deep chest. The coat is half long, thick and scruffy.

Breed Files

Filename: ADK Petit Brabancon
Offset: 1524
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Great Dane
Accepted: October 3, 2010
Notes: Petit brabancon variety. 4 ear variations, 2 crop types and two natural. Ears are addball but move, tail addball, doesn't move.

Filename: Griffon Bruxellois
Offset: 7F54
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Chihuahua
Accepted: May 3, 2007
Notes: Comes with cropped or natural ears (both pictured) and the option of liplines.

Filename: Griffon Bruxellois
Offset: 7F54
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: July 22, 2004
Notes: No comments.